Norfolk Regiment of Canada

Norfolk Regiment of Canada
Norfolk Regiment of Canada
Active	1866-1936
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Militia
Type	Rifles (1866-1928); Line infantry (1928-1936)
Role	Infantry
Size	One regiment
Part of	Non-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQ	Simcoe, Ontario
Motto(s)	Latin: Pro Patria, lit. 'For Country'
Engagements	First World War
Battle honours	See #Battle Honours

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). First raised in the 1860’s as The Norfolk Rifles, the regiment was converted to a Line Regiment in 1928. In 1936, the regiment was converted from infantry to artillery and now forms part of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.[1][2][3]

Lineage

The Norfolk Regiment of Canada

Originated on 28 September 1866, in Simcoe, Ontario as the 39th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles.
Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the 39th Regiment Norfolk Rifles.
Redesignated on 1 May 1920, as The Norfolk Rifles.
Redesignated on 15 November 1928, as The Norfolk Regiment of Canada.
Converted to artillery on 15 December 1936, and redesignated as the 25th (Norfolk) Field Brigade, RCA (now part of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA).[2]

Chart

Lineage chart[4]

1866			39th "Norfolk Bn of Rifles"

1900			39th Regt "Norfolk Rifles"

1915	133rd "Overseas" Bn, CEF			41st "Overseas" Fd Bty, CEF

1916	Absorbed by 23rd Reserve Bn, CEF

1917				Absorbed by 30th and 40th Bty, CFA, CEF

1918				41st Bty, CFA, CEF

1920				Disbanded



1920			1st Bn (133rd Bn, CEF), The Norfolk Rifles	2nd Battalion, The Norfolk Rifles [Reserve order of battle]

1928			1st Bn (133rd Bn, CEF), The Norfolk Regt of Canada	2nd Battalion, The Norfolk Regiment of Canada

1936			25th (Norfolk) Fd Bde, RCA	Disbanded

1940			25th Reserve (Norfolk) Fd Bde, RCA

1942			45th Reserve (Norfolk) Fd Regt, RCA

1946			25th Fd Regt (Norfolk Regt), RCA

1946			25th Medium Regt (Norfolk Regt), RCA



	56th Light Anti-Aircraft Regt (Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles), RCA



1954		56th Fd Regt (Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles), RCA

Perpetuations

133rd Battalion (Norfolk's Own), CEF[3]

History

Early history

On 28 September 1866, the 39th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles was authorized for service. Its regimental headquarters was at Simcoe and had companies at Simcoe, Villa Nova, Port Rowan, Walsingham (Pleasant Hill) and Waterford, Ontario.[1]

On 8 May 1900, the regiment was redesignated as 39th Regiment Norfolk Rifles.[1]

Great War

On 22 December 1915, the 133rd Battalion (Norfolk's Own), CEF was authorized for service and on 30 October 1916, the battalion embarked for Great Britain. After its arrival in the UK, on 12 November 1916, the battalion’s personnel were absorbed by the 23rd Reserve Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. On 17 July 1917, the 133rd Battalion, CEF was disbanded.[2]

Organization

39th Norfolk Battalion of Rifles (28 September 1866)

Regimental Headquarters (Simcoe, Ontario)
No. 1 Company (Villa Nova Rifles) (Villa Nova, Ontario) (first raised on 15 October 1861 as the 1st Volunteer Militia Rifle Company of the County of Norfolk)
No. 2 Company (Fenwick Rifles) (Simcoe, Ontario) (first raised on 22 January 1862 as the Simcoe Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
No. 3 Company (Port Rowan Rifles) (Port Rowan, Ontario) (first raised on 23 January 1863 as the Port Rowan Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
No. 4 Company (Walsingham Centre Rifles) (Walsingham, Ontario) (first raised in January, 1863 as the Walsingham Volunteer Militia Rifle Company)
No. 5 Company (Waterford, Ontario) (first raised on 17 August 1866 as the Waterford Infantry Company)
No. 6 Company (Simcoe, Ontario) (first raised on 17 August 1866 as the Simcoe Infantry Company; later amalgamated with No. 2 Company)[3]

The Norfolk Rifles (01 March, 1921)

1st Battalion (perpetuating the 133rd Battalion, CEF)
2nd (Reserve) Battalion[3]

Alliances

United Kingdom - The Royal Norfolk Regiment[3]

Battle honours

Arras, 1917 (Selected to be borne on colours and appointments)[5]
Hill 70[6]

Notable members

Brigadier General James "Buster" Sutherland Brown
Lieutenant Colonel David Tisdale

References

"Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
Defence, National (2019-01-28). "56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
"The Norfolk Regiment of Canada". 2007-11-20. Archived from the original on 20 November 2007. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
"56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
"WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
"WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-27.

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[:0-1] "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).

[:1-2] Defence, National (2019-01-28). "56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2022-05-27.

[:2-3] "The Norfolk Regiment of Canada". 2007-11-20. Archived from the original on 20 November 2007. Retrieved 2022-05-27.

[4] "56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA". www.canada.ca. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2022-08-17.

[5] "WWI - Arras, 1917". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-27.

[6] "WWI - Hill 70". www.canada.ca. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2022-05-27.